Statement by Assistant
to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the South Korean Elections

December 17, 1987

The
President has been briefed on yesterday's elections in the Republic of Korea. He will be sending his
congratulations to the winner. The enthusiasm of the Korean campaign and the
remarkable voter turnout of 90 percent is impressive.

This
speaks clearly of the commitment of Koreans to the democratic process. The
candidate of the Democratic Justice Party, Mr. Roh
Tae Woo, appears to be the winner by a substantial margin.